Essays on Intelligence Page 7

Education is a powerful tool for transforming the world. I believe that its purpose is to equip future generations with the skills needed to become law-abiding citizens and achieve their goals as they progress through school. As an educator, it is my responsibility to teach students not only the subjects outlined in the curriculum but…

            Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences is primarily concerned with the fact that traditional education doesn’t take into account the different abilities that human beings possess that all lead to learning (Acosta, 16). One child may learn a concept rather quickly but struggle with another while another child may struggle with the first concept…

Howard Gardner, who was born in 1943 in Scranton, PA, has become a well-known theorist in today’s society (Multiple Intelligences, 2002). During his upbringing, he excelled academically and had a strong passion for playing the piano. He firmly believes that music has always played a significant role in his life. As both a developmental psychologist…